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The interior of Chester Cathedral gives a warm and mellow appearance because of the pinkish colour of the sandstone. The proportions appear spacious because the view from the west end of the nave to the east end is unimpeded by a pulpitum and the nave, although not long, is both wide and high compared with many of England's cathedrals.
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Original – The Lady Chapel of Chester Cathedral in Cheshire, England. Reason Was seen on Commons FPC two weeks ago, where it was featured unanimously. Articles in which this image appears Chester Cathedral FP category for this image Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Places/Interiors Creator Diliff. Support as nominator – MER-C 12:12, 18 February ...
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Chester Cathedral choir stalls, 1380, detail of a misericord depicting the Madonna and Christ Child with a dove(?) supported by two angels and framed by two pelicans, the symbol of Christ's love for the Church. The pelican (a mythical bird) was said to pluck feathers from its breast and feed its young on its own blood.
Chester Cathedral choir stalls, 1380, detail of the carving on a choir stall, showing a beer-swilling, tongue-poking, bearded man with the rear end of a pig, accompanied by a small demon. Date: May 2012: Source: Family photos: Author: Stephen Hamilton: Permission (Reusing this file)